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GX02 TEU

2002 Mercedes-benz 280

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 28064,670 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model280
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers

Fail 23 Dec 2025 96,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Jacking area / floor / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside outer sills have plastic covers making visibility limited

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Steel pipes have corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 94,997 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 94,976 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main run (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,502 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 90,995 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded center ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 88,318 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 88,318 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main run brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,896 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,370 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 79,595 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,357 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Surface corrosion to rear and rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,395 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 50,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,822 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,565 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,940 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 280?

Based on 54,248 MOT tests across 5,905 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
741
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
5,905
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,691
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,358
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,312
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,266
Headlamp aim too low 1,161
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GX02 TEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 280 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 64,670 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 280 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,691 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX02 TEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 280 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 280 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX02 TEU registered?

GX02 TEU is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 280, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is GX02 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX02 TEU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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